Known For
Acting
Born
Jun 06, 1912
Died
Jun 13, 2008
Place of Birth
Johannesburg, South Africa
Credits
48 titles
Bruce Lester
Biography
Bruce Lester appeared in films from the 1930s into the 1950s, mainly in supporting roles. He was born Bruce Lister in Johannesburg, South Africa and later resided in England. After studying at Brighton College, he began his career on the London Stage and made his big screen debut in 1934. Lester's co-stars included Ronald Colman, Boris Karloff, James Cagney, Ray Milland and Joan Crawford. His film credits include, "To Be a Lady" (1934), "The Third Clue" (1934), "Boy Meets Girl" (1938), "The Witness Vanishes" (1939), "British Intelligence" (1940), "Pride and Prejudice" (1940), "The Letter" (1940, "Above Suspicion" (1943), "Golden Earrings" (1947), "The Fool and the Princess" (1948) and "Tarzan and the Trappers" (1958).
Known For
Filmography
Tarzan and the Trappers
Commissioner Brandini
The Scarlet Coat
Col. Simcoe
King Richard and the Crusaders
Castelaine
Charade
Capt. van Buren
The Pathfinder
Capt. Clint Bradford
Four Star Playhouse
1st Club Member
Dangerous Assignment
Tales of Robin Hood
Allan-a-Dale
The Son of Dr. Jekyll
Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Ray
Secrets of Monte Carlo
British Inspector
Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
Larry Peters
I Walk Alone
Charles (uncredited)
Golden Earrings
Richard Byrd
Strange Journey
Roger Blythe
Without Reservations
Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
Above Suspicion
Thornley
The Mysterious Doctor
Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
Desperate Journey
Eagle Squadron
King
A Yank in the R.A.F.
Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
Man Hunt
Shining Victory
Dr. Bentley
Singapore Woman
Clyde
Shadows on the Stairs
Hugh Bromilow
The Letter
John Withers
Pride and Prejudice
Mr. Bingley
My Son, My Son!
Rory O'Riorden
The Invisible Man Returns
Chaplain (uncredited)
British Intelligence
Frank Bennett
The Witness Vanishes
Lord Noel Stratton
If I Were King
Noel de Jolys
Boy Meets Girl
Rodney Bowman
Quiet, Please
Dr. Faversham
Thistledown
Lord James Dunfoyle
The Windmill
Officer
Change for a Sovereign
Prince William
Mayfair Melody
Dickie
Crime Over London
Ronald Martin
Hail and Farewell
Peter Dove
The Tenth Man
Edward O'Donnell
A Star Fell from Heaven
Winkler
Ourselves Alone
2nd Lieut. Lingard
To Be a Lady
Jerry Dean
Old Roses
Chris Morgan
Death at Broadcasting House
Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
Badger’s Green
Dickie Wetherby
All That Is England